Regimental number | 2595 |
Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Drover |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32.3 |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 119 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Agnes Birch, 26 Queen Street, Geelong, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Devanah', 8 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 23 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 11 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRCH William |